Atomization device

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of atomization devices, and specifically relates to an atomization device using e-liquid for atomization. In the atomization device, a locking structure is configured to keep an atomization module in a state of waiting to be activated. When there is a need to use the atomization device, by unlocking the locking structure, an elastic member applies an elastic force to a push member, causing the atomization module to move into an activated state; then, an atomization space is in communication with an e-liquid storage space, enabling normal atomization operations. When the atomization module is in the state of waiting to be activated, the atomization space is isolated from the e-liquid storage space.

Description

Atomization device

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This application claims priority to Chinese invention patent application filed on November 15, 2023, with application number 2023115230927 and entitled: Atomization Device, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

[0003] This application claims priority to Chinese invention patent application filed on November 15, 2023, with application number 2023115296977 and titled: Atomizer, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

[0004] This application claims priority to Chinese invention patent application filed on November 15, 2023, with application number 2023115242924 and entitled: A Atomizing Device, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0005] The present application relates to the technical field of atomizing devices, and in particular to an atomizing device using oil atomization. Background Art

[0006] Atomizers are used to generate aerosols for inhalation. Atomizers that use aerosol-generating oil typically include a housing, an oil storage space, and an atomization module. The oil storage space is connected to the atomization module, allowing the aerosol-generating oil to enter the atomization module from the oil storage space, where it is then atomized by the atomization module. Currently, atomizers that use aerosol-generating oil often leave the oil storage space, atomization module, and air inlet connected during transportation, making it susceptible to leakage through the air inlet.

[0007] Summary of the Invention

[0008] The present application provides an atomizing device for improving the problem of easy oil leakage during transportation of current atomizing devices.

[0009] In one embodiment, the atomization device includes a housing, an atomization module, an elastic member, and a locking structure, wherein the housing has an oil storage space, and the atomization module has an atomization space;

[0010] The atomization module includes at least a waiting state and an activated state. When the atomization module is in the waiting state, the atomization space is isolated from the oil storage space. When the atomization module is in the activated state, the atomization space is connected to the oil storage space.

[0011] The locking structure is configured to lock the atomization module in a ready-to-activate state;

[0012] The elastic member is configured to apply elastic force to the atomization module to move the atomization module to an activated state after the locking structure is unlocked.

[0013] According to the atomizing device of the above embodiment, the locking structure is configured to keep the atomizing module in the waiting state for activation. When the atomizing device needs to be used, the locking structure is unlocked, and the elastic member applies elastic force to the push member, thereby moving the atomizing module to the activated state. At this time, the atomizing space is connected to the oil storage space, and normal atomization work can be performed. When the atomizing module is in the waiting state for activation, the atomizing space is isolated from the oil storage space, so that during transportation, the aerosol-generating oil in the oil storage space cannot enter the atomizing module, and the aerosol-generating oil is not easy to leak through the atomizing space, thereby improving the problem of easy oil leakage during transportation of the current atomizing device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] FIG1 is a cross-sectional view of an atomization module in an atomization device according to an embodiment when the atomization module is in a ready-to-activate state;

[0015] FIG2 is a cross-sectional view of an atomization module in an atomization device according to an embodiment when the atomization module is in an activated state (arrows indicate airflow directions);

[0016] FIG3 is a cross-sectional view of an atomization module in an atomization device according to an embodiment when the atomization module is in a ready-to-activate state from another perspective;

[0017] FIG4 is a cross-sectional view of an atomization module in an atomization device according to an embodiment when the atomization module is in a ready-to-activate state from a third viewing angle;

[0018] FIG5 is a diagram illustrating an activation process of an atomization module in an atomization device according to an embodiment;

[0019] FIG6 is a schematic structural diagram of a locking plate in an atomizing device according to an embodiment;

[0020] FIG7 is a schematic structural diagram of an atomizing assembly seat in an atomizing device according to an embodiment;

[0021] FIG8 is another schematic structural diagram of an atomizing assembly seat in an atomizing device according to an embodiment;

[0022] FIG9 is a schematic structural diagram of a base in an atomizing device according to an embodiment;

[0023] FIG10 is another structural schematic diagram of the base of the atomizing device according to an embodiment;

[0024] FIG11 is another schematic structural diagram of a bottom seal in an atomizing device according to an embodiment;

[0025] FIG12 is a schematic structural diagram of one side of a circuit board in an atomization device according to an embodiment;

[0026] FIG13 is a schematic structural diagram of the other side of the circuit board in an atomization device according to an embodiment;

[0027] FIG14 is a schematic structural diagram of a push member in an atomizing device according to an embodiment;

[0028] FIG15 is a schematic structural diagram of a conductive sheet in an atomization device according to an embodiment;

[0029] FIG16 is another schematic structural diagram of an atomizing device according to an embodiment;

[0030] FIG17 is a schematic structural diagram of the front side of the atomizing device when it is not activated, provided by some embodiments;

[0031] FIG18 is a schematic structural diagram of the front side of the atomizing device after activation according to some embodiments;

[0032] FIG19 is a schematic structural diagram of a push member provided in some embodiments;

[0033] FIG20 is a schematic structural diagram of a locking structure provided in some embodiments close to a side of a pushing member;

[0034] FIG21 is a schematic structural diagram of a locking structure provided in some embodiments, which is away from the pushing member;

[0035] FIG22 is a schematic structural diagram of the side surface of the atomizing device provided by some embodiments when the atomizing device is not activated;

[0036] FIG23 is a front view of an atomizing device before activation provided by some embodiments;

[0037] FIG24 is a schematic structural diagram of an atomizer seat provided in some embodiments;

[0038] FIG25 is a side view of an atomizing device before activation provided by some embodiments;

[0039] FIG26 is a front view of an activated atomizing device according to some embodiments;

[0040] 27 is a side view of an activated atomizing device according to some embodiments.

[0041] Explanation of the reference numerals in brackets in the accompanying drawings: In the reference numerals in brackets in the accompanying drawings, the features referred to by the reference numerals are both the features represented by the numbers in the brackets and the features represented by the numbers outside the brackets. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] All directional indications in the embodiments of the present application (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, top, bottom...) are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the various components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0043] The end refers to the area at the end portion, which can be understood as an area with a certain length at the end portion, and is not limited to the end face.

[0044] Unless otherwise defined, the term “substantially” mentioned in this application, with respect to numerical quantities or quantitative relationships, can be understood as a range of approximately ±15% of a certain numerical value.

[0045] The "atomizer" mentioned in this article does not limit the type of atomization device it is used for, that is, the "atomizer" mentioned in this article can be used for an oil-filled atomization device, a cartridge-changing atomization device, or other types of atomization devices.

[0046] In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 , the atomization device includes a housing 1 , an atomization module 2 , an elastic member 5 and a locking structure 6 .

[0047] The housing 1 has an oil storage space 11 for storing aerosol-generating oil. The aerosol-generating oil is heated and atomized to generate aerosol. The atomization module 2 has an atomization space 21 .

[0048] In order to facilitate the transportation of the atomizing device and prevent the oil in the oil storage space 11 from leaking out through the atomizing module 2, the atomizing module 2 in the present application needs to be activated before use. Only after activation will the atomizing space 21 of the atomizing module 2 be connected to the oil storage space 11. The atomizing module 2 includes at least a standby state and an activated state. When the atomizing module 2 is in the standby state, the atomizing space 21 is isolated from the oil storage space 11. When the atomizing module 2 is in the activated state, the atomizing space 21 is connected to the oil storage space 11.

[0049] In order to keep the atomizing module 2 in the ready-to-activate state for easy transportation, the locking structure 6 is configured to lock the atomizing module 2 in the ready-to-activate state. The elastic member 5 is configured to apply elastic force to the atomizing module 2 to move the atomizing module to the activated state after the locking structure 6 is unlocked.

[0050] When the atomizer device is needed, the locking structure is unlocked, the lock on the atomizer module 2 is released, and the elastic member 5 applies elastic force to the atomizer module 2, thereby moving the atomizer module 2 to the activated state. At this time, the atomizer space 21 is connected to the oil storage space 11, and normal atomization work can be performed. When the atomizer module 2 is in the waiting state, the atomizer space 21 is isolated from the oil storage space 11. In this way, during transportation, the aerosol-generating oil in the oil storage space 11 cannot enter the atomizer module 2, and the aerosol-generating oil is not easy to leak through the atomizer space 21, thereby improving the problem of easy oil leakage during transportation of the current atomizer device.

[0051] Referring to Figures 1 and 2, in one embodiment, the atomizer module 2 includes an atomizer assembly 20 and a push member 4. The atomizer assembly 20, the push member 4, and the elastic member 5 are all mounted in the housing 1. The locking structure 6 is configured to lock the push member 4. The elastic member 5 is configured to apply an elastic force to the push member 4 after the locking structure is unlocked, so that the push member 4 pushes the atomizer assembly 20 to move, thereby moving the atomizer module 2 to an activated state.

[0052] The push member 4 is locked by the locking structure 6, which has a locked state and an unlocked state. When the locking structure 6 is in the locked state, the atomizer module 2 is in a ready-to-activate state, and the locking structure 6 locks the push member 4 to prevent the push member 4 from pushing the atomizer assembly 20. In the unlocked state, the locking structure 6 releases the restraint on the push member 4, allowing the push member 4 to push the atomizer assembly 20 under the action of the elastic member 5, causing the atomizer module 2 to move to the activated state.

[0053] To facilitate activation of the atomizer module 2, a push member 4 of the atomizer device is disposed on one side of the atomizer assembly 20. The push member 4 pushes the atomizer assembly 20 to move, thereby activating the atomizer module 2. To facilitate operation, an elastic member 5 is used to provide elastic force to the push member 4, causing the push member 4 to push the atomizer assembly 20 to move, thereby moving the atomizer module 2 from the standby state to the activated state.

[0054] In one embodiment, the top of the housing 1 has a mouthpiece hole 12 for the user to inhale the aerosol. The top of the housing has a mouthpiece hole. The definitions of top, bottom, upper, and lower directional terms in this application are for ease of understanding. The description of the atomizer device in use is only used to illustrate the relative positional relationships between the components. When the atomizer device is in other positions, the directional terms in this application should be understood after switching to the use state. The push member 4 is located on the lower side of the atomizer assembly 20.

[0055] In one embodiment, the atomizing assembly 20 includes an electrically heated atomizing element (not shown in the figure) for heating and atomizing the aerosol-generating oil, and the electrically heated atomizing element is located in the atomizing space 21. After the electrically heated atomizing element is energized, it heats and atomizes the aerosol-generating oil to generate an aerosol. The atomizing space 21 is communicated with the suction nozzle hole 12, so that the aerosol generated in the atomizing space 21 can be sucked through the suction nozzle hole 12. Since external gas needs to enter the atomizing space 21 when the atomizing space 21 is sucked, the housing 1 has an air inlet 13 communicated with the atomizing space 21, so that when the aerosol in the atomizing space 21 is sucked through the suction nozzle hole 12, external gas can enter the atomizing space 21 through the air inlet 13 to replenish the gas.

[0056] In one embodiment, the atomizing space 21 extends up and down, the upper end of the atomizing space 21 is communicated with the suction nozzle hole 12 , and the lower end is for the gas to enter the housing 1 through the air inlet 13 .

[0057] Regarding the oil storage space 11 , the shape of the oil storage space 11 can be any feasible method. For example, the atomization module 2 passes through the oil storage space 11 , and the oil storage space 11 is annular. For another example, the oil storage space 11 can also be on one side of the atomization module 2 .

[0058] It should be noted that the unlocked state of the locking structure of the present application is not limited to a specific state, and any state in which the locking structure can release the restriction on the push member 4 can be an unlocked state.

[0059] Regarding the structure of the atomizer assembly 20, in one embodiment, please refer to Figures 1, 2, 7 and 8. The atomizer assembly 20 includes an atomizer assembly shell 23 and an atomizer assembly seat 24. The atomizer assembly shell 23 is fixed to the atomizer assembly seat 24. There is a seat hole 241 on the side wall of the atomizer assembly seat 24 that is connected to the atomizing space 21. The atomizer assembly 20 also includes a first oil guide member 25 and a second oil guide member 26. The first oil guide member 25 and the second oil guide member 26 are both made of porous materials, such as porous oil-absorbing cotton. There is an atomizer assembly bracket 28 between the first oil guide member 25 and the second oil guide member 26. The atomizer assembly 20 also includes a core inner seat 27, which is fixed to the bottom of the atomizer assembly shell 23 and fixed to the bottom of the atomizer assembly bracket 28. The electrically heated atomizer is located on the inner side of the second oil guide member 26. The atomizer housing 23 has an oil inlet 22. Aerosol-generating oil enters the first oil guide 25 through the oil inlet 22, then passes through the atomizer bracket 28 and into the second oil guide 26. Upon contact with the electrically heated atomizer, it is heated and atomized to produce an aerosol. The electrically heated atomizer can take any feasible form, such as a heating mesh or multiple parallel heating wires.

[0060] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the atomization device includes a seal in the housing 1, the atomization module 2 is in sealing contact with the seal, and the seal provides resistance to the atomization module 2 in the activated state to prevent the atomization module 2 from moving to the activated state.

[0061] In one embodiment, the seal includes a bottom seal 3 that seals the bottom of the oil storage space 11. The atomizer module 2 is always in sealing engagement with the bottom seal 3. The atomizer module 2 has an oil inlet 22 for supplying aerosol-forming oil. When the atomizer module 2 is in a standby state, the oil inlet 22 is separated from the oil storage space 11 by the bottom seal 3. When the atomizer module 2 is in an activated state, the oil inlet 22 is in communication with the oil storage space 11.

[0062] In one embodiment, referring to Figures 1 and 2, when the atomizer module 2 is in the waiting state for activation, the oil inlet 22 and the oil storage space 11 are separated by the bottom seal 3, so that during transportation, the aerosol-generating oil in the oil storage space 11 cannot enter the atomizer module 2 through the oil inlet 22, and the aerosol-generating oil is not easy to leak through the atomizer space 21 and the air inlet 13. The locking structure 6 can maintain the position of the atomizer module 2 when in the locked state. When the atomizer device needs to be used, the locking structure 6 is unlocked and the locking structure 6 is in the unlocked state, which can remove the restriction on the atomizer module 2. Under the action of the elastic member 5, the atomizer module 2 is pushed to the activated state. At this time, the oil inlet 22 of the atomizer module 2 is connected to the oil storage space 11, and normal atomization work can be performed.

[0063] In one embodiment, referring to Figures 1, 2 and 11, the bottom seal 3 is annular, and the sealing through hole 31 in the center of the bottom seal 3 is for the atomization module 2 to pass through. When the atomization module 2 is in the activated state, the oil inlet 22 of the atomization module 2 is blocked by the bottom seal 3, so that the oil storage space 11 is separated from the oil inlet 22. The outer peripheral surface of the bottom seal 3 is sealed with the inner wall surface of the outer shell 1. In some other embodiments, there can also be multiple bottom seals, such as a bottom plate at the bottom of the oil storage space, and the bottom seal at the place where the bottom plate and the atomization module are matched is sealed with the atomization module, and the bottom seal at the place where the bottom plate and the outer shell are matched does not contact the atomization module.

[0064] 1 and 2 , a top plate 7 is mounted above the bottom seal 3 to limit deformation of the bottom seal 3 into the oil storage space 11. The inner side of the side wall of the housing 1 has a stop step to limit the upward movement of the top plate 7.

[0065] Regarding the push member, the push member 4 and the atomizer assembly 20 can be in a push-fitting, unconnected form, fixedly connected, or flexibly connected form. In one embodiment, the push member 4 and the atomizer assembly 20 are in a push-fitting, detachable form. The push member 4 and the base of the atomizer assembly 20 are detachable, and force can be transmitted through the push-fitting contact. This assembly method can reduce costs and is particularly suitable for disposable atomizer devices.

[0066] In addition, in one embodiment, the pushing member 4 is an integrally formed part, or it can be a part composed of at least two parts combined together by fasteners, welding, snap connections, etc.

[0067] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the locking structure 6 is an unlocking operation portion 64 , and the unlocking operation portion 64 is located outside the housing 1 when the atomization module 2 is in the ready-to-activate state.

[0068] In one embodiment, referring to Figures 1 and 2 , to facilitate user operation, the locking structure 6 covers all or part of the air inlet 13 when in the locked state. Before unlocking, the locking structure 6 covers all or part of the air inlet 13, making it easier for the user to understand that the atomizer device needs to be activated, thereby improving the user experience. In some other embodiments, the locking structure may not cover the air inlet.

[0069] In one embodiment, referring to FIG1 , the locking structure 6 includes a locking plate 61, which covers the air inlet 13. The locking plate 61 fits snugly against the housing 1, providing a larger coverage area and adapting to situations where the air inlet 13 is located in different locations. Furthermore, the locking plate 61 is easier for the user to identify. The locking plate 61 is detachably connected to the push member 4, making it easier to unlock the push member 4. Removing the locking plate 61 unlocks the push member 4, releasing the restraint on the push member 4.

[0070] In some other embodiments, in addition to the locking pieces 61, the locking structure 6 can be any feasible method. For example, the locking structure 6 can be connected to the push member 4 through a weak connection. When unlocking is required, the locking structure 6 can be destructively separated from the push member 4. In another example, a portion of the push member 4 extends out of the housing 1, and the locking structure 6 is a tape that adheres and fixes the portion of the push member 4 extending out of the housing 1. In another example, the locking structure 6 can be a clamping member that is fixed to the push member 4. This method will be explained in detail below. In another example, the locking structure can include a sliding member assembled on the housing, the sliding member can slide horizontally relative to the housing, the sliding member hooks the push member in the housing, and when unlocking is required, the sliding member is pushed to separate the sliding member from the push member.

[0071] In one embodiment, to facilitate locking of the push member 4, referring to Figures 1 and 16 , the push member 4 includes a push member locking end 41. The push member locking end 41 extends out of the housing 1 when the atomizer module 2 is in the ready-to-activate state and retracts into the housing 1 when the atomizer module 2 is in the activated state. In the locked state, the locking structure 6 locks the push member locking end 41, preventing the push member 4 from moving to push the atomizer assembly 20.

[0072] After the pushing member locking end 41 extends out of the housing 1, it is more convenient for the locking structure 6 to lock the pushing member 4, and it is also convenient to unlock the pushing member 4. The pushing member locking end 41 is retracted when the atomization module 2 is in the activated state and is not easily touched by mistake. In some other embodiments, the pushing member locking end 41 can also be always in the housing 1. At this time, the locking structure 6 needs to enter the housing 1 to lock the pushing member locking end 41. For example, the pushing member locking end 41 has a lock hole, and the locking structure 6 includes a lock hook hanging on the housing 1. The lock hook is hooked into the lock hole to prevent the pushing member 4 from moving upward. When unlocking is required, the lock hook can be removed from the pushing member locking end 41. This embodiment requires sufficient operating space on the housing 1.

[0073] In one embodiment, the atomization module 2 is engaged with the locking structure 6 , and the locking structure 6 and the housing 1 block the movement direction of the atomization module 2 to prevent the atomization module 2 from moving to the activated state before the locking structure 6 is unlocked.

[0074] In one embodiment, the atomization module 2 has a card hole 411 or a card slot, and the locking structure 6 is snapped into the card hole 411 or the card slot. In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 16, the locking end 41 of the push member has a card hole 411 or a card slot, and the locking structure 6 is snapped into the card hole 411 or the card slot in the locked state and is blocked up and down with the locking end 41 of the push member, and the locking structure 6 and the housing 1 are blocked in the pushing direction of the push member 4, preventing the push member 4 from moving in the direction of pushing the atomization module 2. In one embodiment, the locking structure 6 adopts a locking plate 61. In some other embodiments, the locking structure 6 can also adopt other structures such as a locking rod and a locking block.

[0075] In addition to the above-mentioned method of directly clamping the pushing member 4 through the clamping structure, the pushing member 4 can also be clamped on the housing 1. For example, in one embodiment, please refer to Figures 1, 4 and 14. The pushing member 4 includes an elastic arm 42 and a clamping structure 43 at the end of the elastic arm 42. The housing 1 has a locking hole 14. The elastic arm 42 extends into the locking hole 14. The clamping structure 43 is clamped in the locking hole 14 or at the edge of the outer opening of the locking hole 14. The clamping structure 43 and the housing 1 block in the pushing direction of the pushing member 4. When the locking structure 6 is in the locked state, it blocks the elastic arm 42 to limit the bending deformation of the elastic arm 42. When the locking structure 6 is in the unlocked state, the elastic arm 42 can elastically deform to release the blocking relationship between the clamping structure 43 and the housing 1. In one embodiment, when the locking structure 6 is in the locked state, it blocks the clamping structure 43 to limit the bending deformation of the elastic arm 42.

[0076] Furthermore, in order to enable the pushing member 4 to automatically move in the direction of pushing the atomizer assembly 20 to push the atomizer assembly 20 after the locking structure 6 releases the restriction on the elastic arm 42, in one embodiment, referring to Figures 1 to 5, at least one of the retaining structure 43 and the blocking portion on the housing 1 that blocks the retaining structure 43 has a guiding slope that guides the elastic arm 42 to deform to release the locking relationship with the housing 1. In one embodiment, the guiding slope can be an inclined surface, an arc surface, or a curved surface.

[0077] In one embodiment, referring to Figures 4 and 14 , the retaining structure 43 on the elastic arm 42 is a retaining protrusion 431, which has a guide slope 432. Correspondingly, the outer opening of the locking hole 14 is flared, and in this case, the locking hole 14 has a guide slope 141 at its opening. The guide slope 432 on the retaining protrusion 431 cooperates with the guide slope 141 at the edge of the outer opening of the locking hole 14. Under the elastic force of the elastic member 5, the elastic arm 42 can be deformed, thereby causing the retaining protrusion 431 to disengage from the retaining relationship with the edge of the locking hole 14, thereby unlocking the push member 4. In one embodiment, the retaining structure 43 is located at the locking end 41 of the push member, and the retaining structure 43 extends out of the housing 1.

[0078] Further, referring to Figures 3 to 5, at least one elastic arm 42 is a first elastic arm 421, and at least one elastic arm 42 is a second elastic arm 422. The retaining structure 43 on the first elastic arm 421 is located on the side of the first elastic arm 421 facing away from the second elastic arm 422, and the retaining structure 43 on the second elastic arm 422 is located on the side of the second elastic arm 422 facing away from the first elastic arm 421. The locking structure 6 includes a stopper 62 located between the first elastic arm 421 and the second elastic arm 422. The stopper 62 prevents the retaining structure 43 of the first elastic arm 421 and the retaining structure 43 of the second elastic arm 422 from approaching each other. The first elastic arm 421 and the second elastic arm 422 are arranged relative to each other, which is conducive to force balance on the push member 4, resulting in less resistance during movement of the push member 4 and easier unlocking.

[0079] In one embodiment, referring to Figures 3 to 6 , the push member 4 has two elastic arms 42: a first elastic arm 421 and a second elastic arm 422. The locking structure 6 is a locking plate. The locking plate 61 has two locking holes 63, each for receiving the first elastic arm 421 and the second elastic arm 422. The portion between the two locking holes 63 is a stopper 62, which prevents the first elastic arm 421 and the second elastic arm 422 from approaching each other, thereby preventing the push member 4 from being unlocked.

[0080] In one embodiment, referring to FIG2 , the locking hole 14 is an air inlet 13 that communicates with the atomizing space 21 and can supply air to the atomizing space 21. This allows full utilization of the locking hole 14, ensuring smoother air intake for the atomizing device. In other embodiments, the locking hole 14 can also be sealed with the push member 4, preventing external air from entering the atomizing space 21.

[0081] During the activation of the atomization module 2, the atomization assembly 20 and the push member 4 need to move. In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 1, 2, 9 and 10. In order to make the atomization assembly 20 and the push member 4 more stable during movement, the atomization device includes a base 8 fixed in the housing 1, and the base 8 has a base hole 81 extending in the pushing direction of the push member 4. The atomization assembly 20 is inserted into the base hole 81 from one end hole of the base hole 81, and the push member 4 is inserted into the base hole 81 from the other end hole of the base hole 81. The base hole 81 can guide the atomization assembly 20 to move toward the activated state, and can guide the push member 4 to move, so that the push member 4 and the atomization assembly 20 move more smoothly. In one embodiment, the pushing direction of the push member 4 is upward. In one embodiment, the atomization assembly 20 is inserted into the base hole 81 and slidably seals with the base hole 81 through a sealing ring.

[0082] Regarding the form of the elastic member 5, in one embodiment, please refer to Figures 1 and 2. The elastic member 5 is a coil spring located between the atomization module 2 and the housing 1. The coil spring is in a compressed state when the atomization module 2 is in the waiting state and the activated state. In this way, the coil spring can not only provide the force to activate the atomization module 2, but also after activation, the coil spring can still exert a certain force on the atomization module 2 to maintain the stability of the atomization module 2. In some other embodiments, the coil spring can be in a compressed state only when in the waiting state. In some other embodiments, in addition to the coil spring, the elastic member 5 can also be elastic rubber, reed, etc.

[0083] Regarding the installation of the coil spring, in one embodiment, please refer to Figures 1 and 2. The housing 1 has a locking hole 14, and the push piece 4 extends into the locking hole 14. The housing 1 includes a coil spring positioning column 15. One end of the coil spring is sleeved on the coil spring positioning column 15, and the other end is pressed against the push piece 4. In this way, the coil spring is not easy to move and is more stable. In some other embodiments, the number of coil springs can be any number, such as more than two. In addition to being installed on the coil spring positioning column 15, a positioning groove can also be machined on the housing 1, and one end of the coil spring can be inserted and removed from the positioning groove. In one embodiment, the locking hole 14 passes through the coil spring positioning column 15.

[0084] After the atomizer device is activated, the atomizer module 2 may also leak oil outward through the air inlet channel during use. In order not to affect the user experience, in one embodiment, please refer to Figures 1, 2, 9 and 10. The bottom of the atomizer assembly 20 is movably sealed with the base 8. In the direction of the push member 4, there is an air inlet space 16 between the bottom seal 3 and the base 8 that is connected to the atomizer assembly 20. The atomizer assembly 20 runs through the air inlet space 16. The base 8 has a base air inlet hole 82 that is connected to the air inlet space 16 and an oil groove 83 at the bottom of the air inlet space 16. The oil groove 83 is used to receive the aerosol-generating oil leaked from the atomizer assembly 20. The height of the base air inlet hole 82 is higher than the oil groove 83.

[0085] In one embodiment, referring to Figures 1 and 2 , oil trough 83 includes oil-absorbing cotton 84, which can absorb aerosol-generating oil onto the cotton 84 to prevent it from splashing. In one embodiment, referring to Figures 1 , 2 , 9 , and 10 , base 8 includes an atomizer module mating sleeve 85 . The inner hole of atomizer module mating sleeve 85 forms a base hole 81 . The lower end of atomizer assembly 20 is inserted into base hole 81 and slides with the base hole 81 in a guided, sealed manner. Oil trough 83 is located on the periphery of atomizer module mating sleeve 85 .

[0086] In one embodiment, referring to Figures 1 and 3 , the base 8 includes an oil filling hole 86. A boss 87 is formed on the base 8 and inserted into the bottom seal 3. The oil filling hole 86 extends through the boss 87 and communicates with the oil storage space 11. A rubber plug 88 is provided in the oil filling hole 86 to seal the oil filling hole 86 and prevent oil leakage.

[0087] In one embodiment, the bottom seal 3 is located above the base 8. In one embodiment, referring to Figures 1 and 11 , the bottom seal 3 includes a sealing sleeve 32 that fits over the upper portion of the base 8. After the sealing sleeve 32 fits over the upper portion of the base 8, the position of the bottom seal 3 and the base 8 is more stable. In one embodiment, the bottom seal 3 is a sealing silicone rubber.

[0088] In one embodiment, in order to improve safety during transportation, please refer to Figures 1 and 2. The atomization device includes a working circuit fixed in the housing 1 and a power supply 9 connected to the working circuit. After the working circuit is connected, it supplies power to the electrically heated atomizer. The working circuit has a connection piece break. A conductive connection piece 10 is installed on the push piece 4. The conductive connection piece 10 is used to connect to the connection piece break when the atomization module 2 is in an activated state to connect the connection piece break. When the atomization module 2 is in an activated state, the conductive connection piece 10 connects to the connection piece break and connects the connection piece break. In this way, after the working circuit is turned on, it can supply power to the electrically heated atomizer.

[0089] In some other embodiments, when the safety requirements for the working circuit are not high, the conductive connecting member 10 may not be required, and in this case, there is no need to set a connecting member break on the working circuit.

[0090] In one embodiment, referring to FIG15 , the conductive connection member 10 is a conductive sheet having two springs 101 on its upper side, each of which has a contact 1011. The springs 101 and the conductive sheet can be fixed together by integral molding, welding, crimping, or the like.

[0091] In one embodiment, the push member 4 has a positioning post 44 extending upward, and the conductive sheet has a positioning hole 102 for the positioning post 44 to pass through. Referring to Figures 1, 12, and 13, the atomization device includes a circuit board 110 fixed to the base 8, and the circuit board 110 includes a first contact 1101 and a second contact 1102. The first contact 1101 and the second contact 1102 are in the working circuit, and the connection member break is formed between the first contact 1101 and the second contact 1102. When the atomization module 2 is in an activated state, the two springs 101 on the conductive sheet are in conductive contact with the first contact 1101 and the second contact 1102, respectively, to achieve the conductive sheet connecting to the connection member break, and connect the first contact 1101 and the second contact 1102.

[0092] In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 , the base 8 includes at least two hooks 89 , and the circuit board 110 is fixed to the lower side of the base 8 by the action of the hooks 89 .

[0093] In one embodiment, in order to enable the electrically heated atomizer to operate according to the frequency of the user's puffing, the atomizer device includes a sensor for sensing when the atomizer device is puffed by the user, and the sensor is on the working circuit. The working circuit can be connected or disconnected in response to the sensing result of the sensor. When the sensor senses that the atomizer device is being puffed, the working circuit is connected in response to the sensing result of the sensor. When the sensor senses that the atomizer device is not being puffed, the working circuit is disconnected in response to the sensing result of the sensor. In one embodiment, the sensing result of the sensor can be an electrical signal emitted after detecting the target data, or it can be an operation to directly disconnect or connect the working circuit in response to the puffing result of the atomizer device. That is, the sensor can be either a sensor or an induction switch.

[0094] In one embodiment, the sensor is a pressure sensor for sensing the gas pressure in the atomization space 21. The sensor is located in a working circuit. After the gas pressure in the atomization space 21 drops to a target value, the sensor sends a connection signal, and the working circuit switches on the circuit in response to the connection signal. If the gas pressure in the atomization space 21 does not drop to the target value, the working circuit switches off in response to the sensor. In some other embodiments, in addition to the sensor, the sensor can also sense changes in resistance, capacitance, voltage, etc. caused by drawing on the atomization device to control whether the working circuit is switched on.

[0095] 1, 2 and 12, the sensor is a gas sensing assembly 120, which is in the working circuit. When the atomizing device is inhaled, the pressure in the atomizing space 21 decreases, the gas sensing assembly 120 is triggered, and the working circuit is connected in response to the signal from the gas sensing assembly 120.

[0096] In some other embodiments, the control method of the electrically heated atomizer can also adopt a combination of a pressure sensor and a circuit switch. The atomizer includes a controller connected to the pressure sensor, and the controller is connected to the circuit switch to control the on and off of the circuit switch according to the pressure information detected by the pressure sensor; the control method of the electrically heated atomizer can also adopt a manual switch control method to control the on and off. At this time, there is no need to collect the pressure value of the atomization space 21. The working circuit can be connected or disconnected as needed to start or stop the electrically heated atomizer for heating and atomizing.

[0097] In one embodiment, referring to Figures 1, 2, and 12, the gas sensing assembly 120 and the conductive connection member 10 are located on opposite sides of the circuit board 110. To facilitate installation of the gas sensing assembly 120, the base 8 is provided with a gas sensing assembly mounting slot 810. A gas sensing assembly sealing sleeve 131 is mounted within the gas sensing assembly mounting slot 810, into which the gas sensing assembly 120 is inserted. Because the gas sensing assembly 120 needs to sense the pressure in the atomization space 21, referring to Figure 10, a pressure transmission hole 811 is provided in the base 8, connecting the atomization space 21 with the gas sensing assembly 120. Through the pressure transmission hole 811, the gas sensing assembly 120 can sense the pressure in the atomization space 21. To prevent aerosol-generating oil from leaking from the pressure transmission hole 811 , the gas sensing component sealing sleeve 131 is provided with an oil storage groove 83 . The opening of the pressure transmission hole 811 facing away from the gas sensing component 120 is higher than the bottom of the oil storage groove 83 . This prevents leakage of oil from the oil groove 83 on the base 8 to the gas sensing component 120 .

[0098] In one embodiment, referring to FIG12 , a first heating element connection point 1103, a second heating element connection point 1104, a first power supply connection point 1105, and a second power supply connection point 1106 are shown on the circuit board 110. One pin of the electrically heated atomizer is electrically connected to the first heating element connection point 1103, and the other pin is electrically connected to the second heating element connection point 1104. One of the positive and negative poles of the power supply 9 is electrically connected to the first power supply connection point 1105, and the other is electrically connected to the second power supply connection point 1106. The first heating element connection point 1103, the second heating element connection point 1104, the first power supply connection point 1105, and the second power supply connection point 1106 are shown on the circuit board 110. One pin of the electrically heated atomizer is electrically connected to the first heating element connection point 1103, and the other pin is electrically connected to the second heating element connection point 1104. One of the positive and negative poles of the power supply 9 is electrically connected to the first power supply connection point 1105, and the other is electrically connected to the second power supply connection point 1106. The first power connection point 1105 is connected to the first heating element connection point 1103 .

[0099] First contact 1101 is connected to second power connection point 1106, and second contact 1102 is connected to second heating element connection point 1104. After connecting member 4 to the connecting member breakout, connecting first contact 1101 to second contact 1102 also connects second power connection point 1106 to second heating element connection point 1104. In one embodiment, the wiring between circuit board 110 and the electrically heated atomizer aligns with the direction of the gas path.

[0100] In one embodiment, referring to FIG1 , the housing 1 includes an upper shell 17 and a lower shell 18, which are fastened to each other. During assembly, the bottom seal 3, base 8, and atomizer assembly 20 are installed in the upper shell 17, the push member 4, spring, and locking structure 6 are installed in the lower shell 18, and the upper shell 17 and lower shell 18 are then fastened to each other.

[0101] In one embodiment, the atomization device activation process is as follows:

[0102] When the atomizer module 2 is in the ready-to-activate state, the locking plate 61 engages the retaining structure 43 of the elastic arm 42, preventing deformation of the elastic arm 42. Because the locking plate 61 blocks the air inlet 13 at the bottom of the housing 1, it is easier for the user to understand the need to remove and unlock the locking plate 61 before using the atomizer device. After the locking plate 61 is removed, the spring force of the coil spring pushes the push member 4 against the atomizer assembly 20, causing the atomizer module 2 to move to the activated state, completing the activation of the atomizer module 2.

[0103] When the atomizing module 2 is activated, the conductive connecting member 10 on the pushing member 4 is also connected to the break of the working circuit. It should be noted that in this application, connecting to the break of the working circuit means connecting the disconnected part of the working circuit.

[0104] Referring to Figures 17 to 19 , in one embodiment, the locking structure 6 can move relative to the housing 1 in the y-direction, thereby releasing the restraint on the atomizer module 2. The elastic member 5 pushes the atomizer module 2 to move relative to the housing 1 in the z-direction, switching the atomizer module 2 from the standby state to the active state. In other embodiments, the locking structure 6, the elastic member 5, and the atomizer module 2 can also have other cooperative movement relationships, as long as they can switch the atomizer module 2 from the standby state to the active state.

[0105] Please refer to Figures 17 and 18. In some embodiments, the atomization module 2 has an oil inlet 22. Before the user uses the atomization device 100, that is, when the atomization device 100 is not activated, the atomization module 2 is in a waiting state, and the oil inlet 22 is located on the side of the oil storage space 11 away from the oil, and is not connected to the oil storage space 11; when the user dials the locking structure 6, so that the locking structure 6 moves relative to the housing 1 along the y direction, the locking structure 6 releases the position restriction of the atomization module 2, and the elastic member 5 pushes the atomization module 2 to move along the z direction, so that the atomization module 2 switches to an activated state, so that the oil inlet 22 is located on the side of the oil storage space 11 where the oil is stored, and is connected to the oil storage space 11, so that the oil in the oil storage space 11 can enter the atomization module 2 from the oil storage space 11 through the oil inlet 22, thereby activating the atomization device 100. In other embodiments, the locking structure 6 and the atomization module 2 may also move relative to the housing 1 in other directions, and the movement directions of the locking structure 6 and the atomization module 2 relative to the housing 1 are not limited herein.

[0106] In some embodiments, the atomization module 2 includes an atomization assembly 20 and a push member 123. The push member 123 is arranged on the side of the atomization assembly 20 away from the oil storage space 11. The push member 123 supports the atomization assembly 20 on the side close to the atomization assembly 20 to move from the standby state to the activated state.

[0107] In some embodiments, when the atomization module 2 is in the activated state, the elastic member 5 is compressed between the housing 1 and the atomization module 2, and the two ends of the elastic member 5 are respectively against the housing 1 and the atomization module 2. Referring to Figures 17 to 19, in some embodiments, the atomization assembly 20 is partially disposed in the oil storage space 11, and the portion of the atomization assembly 20 disposed in the oil storage space 11 is in contact with the oil in the oil storage space 11. In this embodiment, the push member 123 includes a supporting portion 1231 and a vent pipe 1232. The supporting portion 1231 is provided with an annular groove 01 on the side close to the atomization assembly 20, and the width and diameter of the annular groove 01 are adapted to the width and diameter of the atomization assembly 20, so that the atomization assembly 20 is disposed in the annular groove 01 on one end close to the pushing member 123, and the annular groove 01 supports the movement of the atomization assembly 20. The supporting portion 1231 is away from the side of the atomization assembly 20 and abuts against the elastic member 5. In the present embodiment, the elastic member 5 is a spring. To facilitate the fixing of the spring against the position of the push member 123, a first limiting portion 02 is provided on the side of the support portion 1231 away from the atomizer assembly 20. The first limiting portion 02 is an arc structure and extends in the direction of the support portion 1231 away from the atomizer assembly 20. The inner diameter of the first limiting portion 02 is adapted to the outer diameter of the spring. The first limiting portion 02 surrounds the spring near one end of the atomizer assembly 20. When the spring deforms and pushes the atomizer module 2 to move, the position of the spring will not move relative to the push member 123, so that the direction of the thrust generated by the spring is consistent with the direction of movement of the atomizer module 2, thereby making the activation process more stable. The vent pipe 1232 is a hollow structure and is connected to the atomizer assembly 20, and the vent pipe 1232 partially extends into the atomizer assembly 20. The vent pipe 1232 is locked with the locking structure 6 away from one end of the support portion 1231. In other embodiments, the atomizing assembly 20 and the pushing member 123 of the atomizing module 2 may also be configured as other matching structures as long as they do not affect the switching of the atomizing module 2 from the standby state to the active state.

[0108] Referring to Figures 17 to 19, in some embodiments, the housing 1 further includes a base 112, which is disposed on a side of the housing 1 away from the oil storage space 11. A push member 123 is disposed in the base 112, and the push member 123 slides along the sidewall of the base 112 in the z-direction, and the base 112 is configured to limit the lateral movement range of the push member 112. In this embodiment, the elastic member 5 is a spring. To facilitate fixing the position of the spring against the base 112, the base 112 is provided with a second limiting portion 1121 on the side near the spring. The outer diameter of the second limiting portion 1121 is adapted to the inner diameter of the spring. Similarly, when the spring deforms to push the atomization module 2 to move, the position of the spring does not move relative to the base 112, so that the direction of the thrust generated by the spring is consistent with the direction of movement of the atomization module 2, thereby making the activation process more stable. As a result, the spring is limited between the first limiting portion 02 and the second limiting portion 1121, that is, the spring is limited between the base 112 and the supporting portion 1231. In other embodiments, the elastic member 5 may be configured as other elastic structures, and the position and movement relationship between the elastic member 5 and the atomization module 2 may also be configured as other structures, as long as it does not affect the switching of the atomization module 2 from the standby state to the active state.

[0109] In some embodiments, the bottom seal 3 is a silicone seat, and the atomization module 2 is interference fit with the silicone seat. The silicone seat has good sealing properties, high and low temperature resistance and other properties. When the atomization module 2 is in the activated state, the oil inlet 22 is located in the bottom seal 3, which can achieve oil core isolation.

[0110] Please refer to Figures 17 to 19. In some embodiments, the atomization module 2 is provided with a first matching portion 03. In this embodiment, the first matching portion 03 is provided at the end of the ventilation tube 1232 away from the supporting portion 1231. Please refer to Figure 20. In some embodiments, the locking structure 6 is provided with a second matching portion 143. The first matching portion 03 and the second matching portion 143 can be snap-fitted and slid relative to each other. When the first matching portion 03 and the second matching portion 143 are snap-fitted, the locking structure 6 restricts the atomization module 2 in the waiting state. When the first matching portion 03 and the second matching portion 143 slide relative to each other until they are separated, the locking structure 6 releases the restriction on the atomization module 2.

[0111] Please refer to Figure 20. In some embodiments, the locking structure 6 is provided with a sliding groove 145, which includes at least a clamping section 1451 and a disengagement section 1452. The clamping section 1451 is provided with a second matching portion 143. The first matching portion 03 slides in the sliding groove 145. When the first matching portion 03 is located in the clamping section 1451, the first matching portion 03 is clamped and matched with the second matching portion 143. When the first matching portion 03 slides away from the clamping section 1451 and is located in the disengagement section 1452, the first matching portion 03 is separated from the second matching portion 143. At this time, the locking structure 6 releases the restriction on the atomization module 2. In this embodiment, the locking structure 6 includes a fixing plate 65 and a support plate 142. The shape of the fixing plate 65 is roughly rectangular, and the two narrower sides are arc-shaped structures. In other embodiments, to match the structure of the atomization device 100, the fixing plate 65 can also be a shaped structure. The support plate 142 is disposed on the same surface as the fixed plate 65 and extends in the same direction. The second mating portion 143 is disposed on the opposite surface of the support plate 142. The space defined by the fixed plate 65 and the support plate 142 forms a sliding groove 145. In this embodiment, to enhance the stability of the connection between the fixed plate 65 and the support plate 142, a side support plate 144 is further disposed on the side of the support plate 142 away from the second mating portion 143. The side support plate 144 is shaped like a right triangle, with two sides forming a right angle connecting the fixed plate 65 and the side of the support plate 142 away from the second mating portion 143, respectively. This prevents the support plate 142 from tilting during activation, thereby preventing the second mating portion 143 from shifting in position.

[0112] Referring to Figures 17 and 18 , the first mating portion 03 and the second mating portion 143 are adapted to achieve a snap-fit ​​fit, and the second mating portion 143 can slide relative to the first mating portion 03 in the y direction. In some embodiments, when the atomizer module 2 is in the standby state, the first mating portion 03 is located in the snap-fit ​​section 1451 and snap-fits with the second mating portion 143. The end of the vent tube 1232 away from the supporting portion 1231 is located in the sliding groove 145. At this time, the elastic member 5 is in a compressed state, the oil inlet 22 is not connected to the oil storage space 11, and the oil in the oil storage space 11 cannot enter the atomizer assembly 20 through the oil inlet 22 for atomization. When the locking structure 6 slides relative to the housing 1 along the y direction, and the second matching portion 143 slides relative to the first matching portion 03 along the y direction, the first matching portion 03 disengages from the second matching portion 143 and moves from the engaging section 1451 to the disengaging section 1452. The elastic member 5 generates elastic force due to the compression and storage force, pushing the atomization module 2 to move along the z direction. At this time, the atomization device 100 switches to the activated state, the elastic member 5 is in a relatively extended state, the vent pipe 1232 moves away from one end of the supporting portion 1231 to the base 112, the oil inlet 22 is in conduction with the oil storage space 11, and the oil in the oil storage space 11 can enter the atomization assembly 20 through the oil inlet 22 for atomization.

[0113] Referring to Figure 19, in some embodiments, the first mating portion 03 is a groove structure formed by the side wall of one end of the vent tube 1232 away from the supporting portion 1231 and recessed into the interior of the vent tube 1232. In this embodiment, the groove structure is arranged on opposite sides of the vent tube 1232. In other embodiments, the groove structure can also be arranged around the vent tube 1232, or formed into other distributed structures, as long as it does not affect the snap-fitting fit between the first mating portion 03 and the second mating portion 143. Referring to Figure 20, in some embodiments, the second mating portion 143 is a protruding structure extending relative to each other on the opposite surface of the support plate 142. The length of the second mating portion 143 in the y direction can be adjusted according to the different structures of the atomization device 100, as long as it ensures that when the locking structure 6 slides relative to the housing 1, the first mating portion 03 disengages from the second mating portion 143, thereby allowing the elastic member 5 to push the atomization module 2 to move. In other embodiments, the first matching portion 03 is a protruding structure extending from the side wall of one end of the vent tube 1232 away from the supporting portion 1231 toward the outside of the vent tube 1232. Similarly, the protruding structure can be arranged on opposite sides of the vent tube 1232, or other distributed structures can be formed according to different needs. Correspondingly, the second matching portion 143 is a groove structure formed on the surface opposite to the support plate 142, which is recessed into the interior of the support plate 142. The groove structure has the same length as the support plate 142 in the y direction. Similarly, at this time, the length of the support plate 142 in the y direction can be adjusted according to the different structures of the atomizing device 100, as long as it is ensured that when the locking structure 6 slides relative to the housing 1, the first matching portion 03 disengages from the second matching portion 143, so that the elastic member 5 pushes the atomizing module 2 to move.

[0114] Referring to Figure 21, in some embodiments, the locking structure 6 is provided with a push plate 146 for driving the locking structure 6 to slide, and the push plate 146 is partially exposed outside the housing 1. The housing 1 is provided with a limit structure that limits the sliding range of the push plate 146. By moving the push plate 146, the user drives the locking structure 6 to move relative to the housing 1, thereby switching the atomizer module 2 from the standby state to the active state. In this embodiment, the push plate 146 further includes a first push plate 1461 and a second push plate 1462. The first push plate 1461 is disposed on the surface of the fixed plate 65 away from the support plate 142, and the second push plate 1462 is disposed on the surface of the first push plate 1461 away from the fixed plate 65. In some embodiments, to increase friction between the user's hand and the locking structure 6, making it easier for the user to activate the atomizer device 100 by moving the locking structure 6, the second push plate 1462 is provided with an anti-slip stripe structure on the side away from the first push plate 1461. Referring to Figure 22 , in some embodiments, the width of the first push plate 1461 in the x-direction is greater than that of the second push plate 1462, so that the locking structure 6 can be retained within the housing 1 and thereby slide relative to the housing 1. Referring to Figure 18 , in this embodiment, the housing 1 further includes a limiting hole 113 for limiting the sliding range of the push plate 146, and is disposed at the bottom of the housing 1 near the base 112. In other embodiments, the push plate 146 can also be configured with other structures that slidably cooperate with the housing 1, and the housing 1 can also be provided with other limiting structures to limit the sliding distance of the push plate 146, as long as it does not affect the switching of the atomizer module 2 from the standby state to the active state.

[0115] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 17, 18 and 22. The movement distance of the push plate 146 relative to the housing 1 is greater than the relative sliding distance of the first matching portion 03 and the second matching portion 143 when the atomizer module 2 switches from the waiting state to the activated state. In order to ensure that the push plate 146 slides relative to the housing 1, the first matching portion 03 can move from the engaging section 1451 to the disengaging section 1452, thereby switching the atomizer module 2 to the activated state. In this embodiment, the shape of the fixing plate 65 is roughly rectangular, and the two sides with narrower widths are arc structures. As can be seen from the figure, the x direction is the side with narrower width of the limiting hole 113 in the extension direction of the plane where the fixing plate 65 is located, and the y direction is the side with wider width of the limiting hole 113 in the extension direction of the plane where the fixing plate 65 is located. The width of the limiting hole 113 in the x-direction is less than the width of the first push plate 1461 in the x-direction and is greater than or equal to the width of the second push plate 1462 in the x-direction, thereby allowing the second push plate 1462 to slide in the y-direction within the limiting hole 113, thereby allowing the locking structure 6 to slide within a limited width range in the y-direction relative to the housing 1. The widths of the first push plate 1461 and the second push plate 1462 in the y-direction are the same and less than the width of the limiting hole 113 in the y-direction. It should be noted that the difference between the width of the limiting hole 113 in the y-direction and the widths of the first push plate 1461 and the second push plate 1462 in the y-direction is the range within which the locking structure 6 can slide relative to the housing 1. This sliding range must be such that when the locking structure 6 slides relative to the housing 1, the first mating portion 03 disengages from the second mating portion 143, thereby allowing the elastic member 5 to push the atomization module 2 to move and activate it.

[0116] Referring to Figures 17 to 19, in some embodiments, a first vent hole 114 is provided at the bottom of the housing 1 near the base 112, and the limiting hole 113 and the first vent hole 114 are located on the same side of the housing 1. A second vent hole 1122 is provided on the side of the base 112 away from the oil storage space 11. A third vent hole 04 is provided on the sidewall of the vent pipe 1232. A suction nozzle 115 is formed at the end of the housing 1 away from the limiting hole 113. The suction nozzle 115 has a suction nozzle hole 12 formed inside the housing 1, and the suction nozzle hole 12 is connected to the atomizer assembly 20. When the atomizer device 100 is in an activated state, when the user inhales gas using the atomizer device 100, the gas enters the shell 1 through the first vent hole 114, enters the base 112 from the shell 1 through the second vent hole 1122, enters the vent pipe 1232 from the base 112 through the third vent hole 04, enters the atomizer assembly 20 through the vent pipe 1232, and finally enters the nozzle hole 12 from the atomizer assembly 20 and is discharged from the nozzle hole 12.

[0117] Please refer to Figures 17 to 19. In some embodiments, to ensure the sealing of the atomizing device 100, the atomizing device 100 further includes a sealing sleeve 150 and a sealing ring 170. The sealing sleeve 150 is arranged between the end of the atomizing assembly 20 away from the base 112 and the nozzle hole 12, and moves with the atomizing assembly 20. The sealing sleeve 150 can prevent oil from overflowing from the oil storage space 11 and the end of the atomizing assembly 20 away from the base 112. The sealing ring 170 is arranged on the side of the base 112 away from the oil storage space 11. The vent pipe 1232 passes through the sealing ring 170 and moves relative to the sealing ring 170. The sealing ring 170 can prevent gas from entering the base 112 from between the base 112 and the vent pipe 1232 through the housing 1. In this embodiment, the sealing ring 170 is arranged between the second limiting portion 1121 and the vent pipe 1232. In some embodiments, the sealing sleeve 150 is a silicone sleeve and the sealing ring 170 is a silicone ring.

[0118] Please refer to Figures 17 to 22. The atomizer device 100 provided in some embodiments is not activated when it leaves the factory. The atomizer module 2 is in a waiting state. The first matching portion 03 is engaged with the second matching portion 143. The elastic member 5 is in a compressed state. The locking structure 6 limits the position of the atomizer module 2 so that the oil inlet 22 is not connected to the oil storage space 11. The oil in the oil storage space 11 cannot enter the atomizer assembly 20 through the oil inlet 22 for atomization. When the user wants to use the atomizer device 100, he only needs to turn the locking structure 6 so that the locking structure 6 slides relative to the housing 1 so that the first matching portion 03 is disengaged from the second matching portion 143. The elastic member 5 generates elastic force due to the compression storage force, pushing the atomizer module 2 to move, thereby connecting the oil inlet 22 to the oil storage space 11, that is, the atomizer module 2 is switched to the activated state, and the atomizer device 100 is activated. Therefore, the operation of the activation process of the atomizer device 100 provided in this application is relatively simple, and the user does not need to use much effort. At the same time, after the user turns the locking structure 6, the atomizer device 100 relies on the elastic force of the elastic member 5 to push the atomizer module 2 to complete the activation, so that the force applied to the atomizer device 100 when being activated is more appropriate, reducing the situation where the atomizer device 100 is damaged or the atomizer device 100 fails to activate due to unstable strength of the user.

[0119] In one embodiment, referring to Figures 23 to 27 , the locking structure 6 can be withdrawn from the housing 1. When the user uses the atomizer device, they pull the locking structure 6 to activate the atomizer device, causing the locking structure 6 to disengage from the atomizer module 2. After the position restriction on the atomizer module 2 is released, the elastic member 5 drives the atomizer module 2 to move until its oil inlet 22 is directly opposite and contacts the oil storage space 11. At this point, the oil inlet 22 is connected to the oil storage space 11, and the atomizer device is in an activated state.

[0120] Please refer to Figures 23 to 27. In some embodiments, the locking structure 6 is configured to detachably connect the atomizer module 2 and the housing 1. When the locking structure 6 is inserted into the atomizer module 2, the locking structure 6 connects the atomizer module 2 and the housing 1, thereby limiting the position of the atomizer module 2. The oil inlet 22 is separated from the oil storage space 11. Please refer to Figure 27. When the locking structure 6 is withdrawn from the atomizer module 2, the fixed connection between the atomizer module 2 and the housing 1 is released, the position limit of the atomizer module 2 is released, and the elastic member 5 drives the atomizer module 2 to move toward the oil storage space 11, so that the atomizer device is in an activated state. The oil inlet 22 is in a connected state with the oil storage space 11, so that the aerosol-generating oil can enter the atomizer module 2 from the oil storage space 11 through the oil inlet 22.

[0121] Please refer to Figures 23 to 27. In some embodiments, the locking structure 6 includes an operating part 402 and a fixing part 401. The operating part 402 is arranged outside the shell 1, and the fixing part 401 is arranged inside the shell 1. The fixing part 401 is configured to detachably connect the atomization module 2 and the shell 1. When the user activates the atomization device, the user can release the fixed connection between the atomization module 2 and the shell 1 by pulling the operating part 402.

[0122] Please refer to Figures 23 to 27. In some embodiments, the atomization module 2 includes a first limiting hole 223, and the housing 1 includes a second limiting hole 130. When the atomization device is in an inactivated state, the fixing portion 401 of the locking structure 6 is inserted into the first limiting hole 223 and the second limiting hole 130. The second limiting hole 130 is configured to coincide with the projection surface of the first limiting hole 223. The second limiting hole 130 is fixedly connected to the first limiting hole 223 through the fixing portion 401. The oil inlet 22 is facing the bottom seal 3, and the oil inlet 22 is The bottom seal 3 is sealed, and the oil inlet 22 is separated from the oil storage space 11; when the restriction on the atomization module 2 is released, the locking structure 6 is configured so that the fixing part 401 disengages from the first limiting hole 223, or the fixing part 401 disengages from the first limiting hole 223 and the second limiting hole 130, and the second limiting hole 130 is configured to be disconnected from the first limiting hole 223, and the elastic part 5 drives the atomization module 2 to move to the oil inlet 22 and connect with the oil storage space 11. At this time, the second limiting hole 130 is configured not to overlap with the projection surface of the first limiting hole 223.

[0123] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 23 to 27, the locking structure 6 is a latch, the latch is cylindrical, and the direction of insertion and removal of the latch is perpendicular to the axial direction of the atomizer module 2. The first limiting hole 223 and the second limiting hole 130 can be configured as latch holes adapted to the latch. In other embodiments, the first limiting hole 223, the second limiting hole 130 and the locking structure 6 can also be set to other structures, such as pin connection, screw connection, etc., which are not limited here, as long as they can be snap-fitted with the locking structure 6 and detachably connected.

[0124] Please refer to Figures 23 to 27. In some embodiments, the elastic member 5 is arranged between the atomization module 2 and the shell 1. When the atomization device is in an inactivated state, the locking structure 6 locks the atomization module 2, and the elastic member 5 is restricted by the atomization module 2 and the shell 1 to be in a compressed state. In order to push the atomization module 2 to accumulate force, at this time, the oil inlet 22 and the oil storage space 11 are in an isolated state; when the atomization device needs to be activated, the locking structure 6 is released from the atomization module 2, and the fixing portion 401 of the locking structure 6 is disengaged from the first limiting hole 223, or the fixing portion 401 is disengaged from the first limiting hole 223 and the second limiting hole 130, so that the elastic member 5 generates elastic force due to the compression and accumulation, pushing the atomization module 2 to a position where the oil inlet 22 is connected to the oil storage space 11, and then the aerosol-generated oil in the oil storage space 11 enters the atomization module 2 for atomization. At this time, the atomization device is in an activated state, and the elastic member 5 is in a relatively extended state. The elastic member 5 can be a spring or other elastic structure, as long as it can push the atomization module 2 to move to a position communicating with the oil storage space 11 , and there is no limitation here.

[0125] Referring to Figures 23 to 27, in some embodiments, the atomization module 2 includes an atomization assembly 20 and a push member 123. When the atomization device is in an inactive state, the elastic member 5 is compressed between the housing 1 and the push member 123. The compressed elastic member 5 accumulates force to push the push member 123, and the locking structure 6 locks the position of the push member 123. Referring to Figure 27, when the locking structure 6 is released from locking the push member 123, the elastic force generated by the compressed force of the elastic member 5 pushes the push member 123 to move. The push member 123 supports the atomization assembly 20 and further pushes the atomization assembly 20 to a position where the oil inlet 22 is connected to the oil storage space 11, allowing the aerosol-generating oil in the oil storage space 11 to enter the atomization assembly 20 for atomization.

[0126] As shown in Figure 24, a first limiting portion 02 protruding in the circumferential direction is provided on the pushing member 123. The first limiting portion 02 is provided as an arc-shaped groove in the direction away from the atomizing tube. The inner diameter of the first limiting portion 02 is greater than or equal to the outer diameter of the elastic member 5, and one end of the elastic member 5 is limited to the first limiting portion 02.

Claims

1. An atomizing device, characterized in that: It comprises a shell, an atomization module, an elastic member and a locking structure, wherein the shell has an oil storage space, and the atomization module has an atomization space; The atomization module at least includes a waiting state and an activated state. When the atomization module is in the waiting state, the atomization space is isolated from the oil storage space. When the atomization module is in the activated state, the atomization space is connected to the oil storage space. The locking structure is configured to lock the atomization module in a ready-to-activate state; The elastic member is configured to apply elastic force to the atomization module to move the atomization module to an activated state after the locking structure is unlocked.

2. The atomizing device according to claim 1, characterized in that The atomization module includes a push piece and an atomization assembly, the atomization space is in the atomization assembly, and the locking structure is configured to lock the push piece; the elastic member is configured to apply elastic force to the push piece after the locking structure is unlocked, so that the push piece pushes the atomization assembly to move, thereby moving the atomization module to an activated state.

3. The atomizing device according to claim 1, characterized in that The atomizing device comprises a bottom seal, which seals the bottom of the oil storage space; the atomizing module is always in sealing cooperation with the bottom seal; the atomizing module has an oil inlet connected to the atomizing space; when the atomizing module is in the ready-to-be-activated state, the oil inlet and the oil storage space are separated by the bottom seal; When the atomization module is in the activated state, the oil inlet is communicated with the oil storage space.

4. The atomizing device according to claim 1, characterized in that ； The elastic member is arranged between the atomizer module and the housing. When the locking structure locks the atomizer module, the elastic member is restricted by the atomizer module and the housing to be in a compressed state. When the locking structure unlocks the atomizer module, the elastic member pushes the atomizer module to move to an activated state.

5. The atomizing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The pushing member is pushed and matched with the atomizing assembly and can be separated, or the pushing member is connected to the atomizing assembly.

6. The atomizing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The atomization device includes a base fixed in the shell, the base has a base hole extending in the pushing direction of the pushing member, the atomization assembly is inserted into the base hole from an opening at one end of the base hole, and the pushing member is inserted into the base hole from the other end of the base hole. The base hole can guide the atomization module to move to an activated state and can guide the pushing member to move.

7. The atomizing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The atomization module comprises an atomization assembly and a push piece, wherein the push piece is arranged on a side of the atomization assembly away from the oil storage space, and the push piece is close to the atomization assembly to support the atomization assembly to move from the waiting state to the activated state.

8. The atomizing device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The housing comprises a base; the pushing member is arranged in the base, the pushing member slides along the side wall of the base, and the base is configured to limit the lateral movement range of the pushing member.

9. The atomizing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The pushing member includes an elastic arm and a clamping structure at the end of the elastic arm, the housing has a locking hole, the elastic arm extends into the locking hole, the clamping structure is clamped in the locking hole or at the edge of the outer opening of the locking hole, and the clamping structure and the housing block the pushing direction of the pushing member; When the atomization module is in a waiting-to-be-activated state, the locking structure blocks the elastic arm to limit the bending deformation of the elastic arm so that the holding structure and the housing are released from the blocking relationship.

10. The atomizing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The pushing member has a pushing member locking end, which extends out of the shell when the atomizer module is in the waiting state and returns to the shell when the atomizer module is in the activated state; the locking structure prevents the pushing member from pushing the atomizer assembly by locking the pushing member locking end.

11. The atomizing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least part of the locking structure is an unlocking operation part, and the unlocking operation part is outside the shell when the atomization module is in the waiting state. The shell has an air inlet for external gas to enter the atomization space. When the atomization module is in the waiting state, the locking structure covers all or part of the air inlet.

12. The atomizing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The atomization module is engaged with the locking structure, and the locking structure and the housing block the moving direction of the atomization module to prevent the atomization module from moving to an activated state before the locking structure is unlocked.

13. The atomizing device according to claim 12, characterized in that: The atomization module has a locking hole or a locking slot, and the locking structure is locked in the locking hole or the locking slot.

14. The atomizing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking structure is configured to be slidable relative to the housing.

15. The atomizing device according to claim 14, characterized in that The atomization module is provided with a first matching portion, and the locking structure is provided with a second matching portion, and the second matching portion is configured to be snap-fitted with the first matching portion and slide relatively; when the first matching portion and the second matching portion are snap-fitted, the locking structure restricts the atomization module to the waiting state; when the first matching portion and the second matching portion slide relatively to separate from each other, the locking structure releases the restriction on the atomization module.

16. The atomizing device according to claim 15, characterized in that The locking structure is provided with a sliding groove, and the sliding groove at least includes a snap-in section and a disengagement section, and the snap-in section is provided with the second matching portion; the first matching portion slides in the sliding groove; when the first matching portion is located in the snap-in section, the first matching portion is snap-fitted with the second matching portion, and when the first matching portion slides away from the snap-in section, the first matching portion and the second matching portion are separated, and the locking structure releases the restriction on the atomization module.

17. The atomizing device according to claim 14, characterized in that; The locking structure is provided with a push plate for driving the locking structure to slide, the push plate is partially exposed outside the shell, and the shell is provided with a limiting structure for limiting the sliding range of the push plate.

18. The atomizing device according to claim 1, characterized in that ； The locking structure is configured to detachably connect the atomization module and the shell. When the locking structure is inserted into the atomization module, the atomization module is fixedly connected to the shell. When the locking structure is pulled out of the atomization module, the fixed connection between the atomization module and the shell is released.

19. The atomizing device according to claim 1, characterized in that ； The locking structure includes an operating part and a fixing part, wherein the operating part is arranged outside the shell, and the fixing part is arranged inside the shell, and the fixing part is configured to detachably connect the atomization module and the shell.

20. The atomizing device according to claim 19, characterized in that ； The atomization module is provided with a first limiting hole, and the housing is provided with a second limiting hole. When the atomization module is locked, the locking structure is configured so that the fixing part is inserted into the first limiting hole and the second limiting hole, the second limiting hole is configured to coincide with the projection surface of the first limiting hole, and the atomization space is isolated from the oil storage space; when the limitation on the atomization module is released, the locking structure is configured so that the fixing part is disengaged from the first limiting hole, the second limiting hole is configured not to coincide with the projection surface of the first limiting hole, and the atomization space is connected to the oil storage space.

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